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Cassely Family History

Cassely Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cassel, Cassell, Casserly, Cassedy, Cassels, Hassel, Massey, Castell

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Where is the Cassely family from?

You can see how Cassely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassely family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cassely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Cassely families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cassely's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cassely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cassely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cassely. 60% of Cassely men worked as a Welder. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Welder
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Cassely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassely census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 163 immigration records available for the last name Cassely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Cassely. For the veterans among your Cassely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassely lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Cassely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cassely in 1971 was 75, and 58 in 1999.

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